Patients are registered with the practice, not an individual GP. For administrative reasons your medical card will be issued in the name of one of the doctors; however you can at any time express a preference for a particular doctor, for either all of your medical needs or on a case-by-case basis. We will do our best to respect your choice, however not all doctors in the practice provide all services and specific doctors may not be immediately available.

Nurses

Mrs Julia Wilson

RGN, RMN, BSc

Mrs Katie Lynn

BSc (Hons) Nursing RGN

Mrs Amie Douglas

RGN

Our highly trained Practice nurses assist the doctors in the Practice. They will oversee the well being of patients at regular health checks. They are also trained in the management of the following:

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Diabetes

Cervical Smears

Family Planning

Ischaemic Heart Disease

Travel Vaccination & Advice

Contraception

COPD

Child immunisations (with health visitor)

Spirometry

INR clinic

Treatment Room Nurses

These nurses are responsible for attending to patients dressings, blood tests, ear syringing and the treatment of minor injuries. They can be seen by appointment between 9:10 am and 4:30 pm. Please telephone St Andrews 01334 465682 or call at the main hospital desk.

Healthcare Assistants

Emma Urquhart

Emma is a healthcare assistant and works closely with our Practice Nurses and Doctors to provide basic procedures and patient support. Emma qualified as a healthcare support worker in 2017 and performs these duties in addition to her administrative role. Emma can perform blood tests, blood pressures, urine analysis and the fitting and removal of 24 hour blood pressure monitors. She can also perform ECGs when arranged by other clinicians.

Phlebotomists

The phlebotomists are able to take blood tests from patients requiring regular blood testing. Appointments can be made at our reception or by phoning 01334 477477.

Please do not make an appointm,ent with the phlebotomist if you feel you may need a blood test. The phlebotomists require instructions from a GP or practice nurse before taking a blood sample. If in doubt, please call 01334 477477 to discuss the need for a test with a clinician.

Health Visitor / Public Health Nurse

The role of the Health Visitor is varied. We deal with all pre-school children. Each local Primary School Nursery Department has a named Health Visitor attached to it. Blackfriars Health Visitor is the named H.V for Canongate PS Nursery. Our wider remit includes support for families and the community with a Public Health approach.

Practice Management

Mrs Lynn Smith

The administration and smooth running of the Practice is the responsibility of our Practice Manager. She works with our team of friendly staff who are trained to assist you.

If you are finding difficulty in using any of the services of the Practice, or have an enquiry of a non-medical nature, our Practice Manager will be pleased to help you.

Any complaints or comments about the Practice should also be directed to Lynn.

Administration

Secretary:

Gillian Morland

IT Administrator:

Alison McMillan

Prescribing Team:

Yvonne Moffat

Nicola Anderson

Clerical Officers:

Sonia Horne

Emma Urquhart

Andrea O'Connor

Katiuscia Alfano

Community Midwives

Your Fife community midwives are contactable on 01334 465848.

Maternity care has recently changed, in that the first port of call is now the midwife team. Community midwives run a clinic on a Wednesday morning at the surgery once a fortnight.

Community Nurses

Elaine Russell

Carolyn Whitelock

Lynn Morris

Fiona Whyte

The District Nurses look after people who are confined to their home, but need nursing care. Arrangements can be made through your Doctor where necessary, but you can contact the District Nurses by telephoning 01334 477477.

Health Visitors

The role of the Health Visitor is varied. We deal with all pre-school children. Each local Primary School Nursery Department has a named Health Visitor attached to it. Blackfriars Health Visitor is the named H.V for Canongate PS Nursery. Our wider remit includes support for families and the community with a Public Health approach.

Health Visitors

Joanne Ratcliffe

Zoe Pattenden

Telephone Number: 01334 465879

Staff Nurse

Wendy Murray

Baby Drop-in-Clinic

There is a Health Visitor led Baby Clinic in Health Promotion Room 1, Minor Injuries Unit, St Andrews Community hospital held on the LAST Monday of every month between 10.00am - 11.30am. This has changed from weekly due to current staff shortages. Please feel free to come along; no appointment necessary.